Capital Auto Auction Reviews 

733
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 622 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff and customer service representatives for being extremely polite, helpful, and thorough throughout the entire donation process. Consumers also mention that the towing service is exceptionally efficient, fast, and punctual, making vehicle pickups incredibly smooth and simple. However, some people mentioned occasional issues with scheduling conflicts or communication delays regarding the exact pickup times. Some reviewers were not happy with unexpected timing changes, missing paperwork handling, or minor coordination hiccups during their interactions. A few individuals felt frustrated by these specific obstacles, though the overall impression remained very positive.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking an appointment was so easy and informative. I was given all the necessary contact info in case of any situation. The date for auto pickup was very prompt. The driver was courteous and helpful.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It ended well for me thanks to Stephanie. She agreed to accept a digital copy of my wife's death certificate along with the paper title and a paper copy of my wife's will as she and I were both named... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The communication was very much appreciated. They kept in contact of when they’d be here. Texted to say time frame and we’re here in that time frame. The gentleman who came was courteous and was ab... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Capital Auto has been very thorough Mr communicative. The donation car has not moved in 4 years but the gentleman from Capital Auto was able to get the car moving and onto the tow truck with out is... See more

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  1. #1 of 3 best companies in Auction House

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Capital Auto Auction has been in business in Washington DC since 1988. As native Washingtonians, we are proud to be doing business in Northeast Washington. On February 4, 1989 we opened our doors in DC. We have sold thousands of vehicles. Our 60,000 sq ft facility is centrally located. We draw customers from DC, and both the Maryland and Virginia suburbs. There is plenty of parking at the auction warehouse, which is right across the street from the Main Post Office. December 11, 1996 we opened Capital Auto Auction of Philadelphia. We now have three big auctions per week held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays due to the great response in Philadelphia. We are right off of Route 95 at Cottman Avenue. You can’t miss our sign! November 18, 1999 we added our third Capital Auto Auction in Manchester, New Hampshire. We now have auctions weekly, every Saturday, rain, snow, or shine. We look forward to serving our New England neighbors. We are easily accessible to Boston and the vicinity, Route 93N to route 101E, exit 1 on the left. We have vehicles for every budget and need – from family mini-vans, to sports cars, to the occasional boat, camper, and motorcycle. The selection varies from week to week, but there are always good, clean, used cars at excellent prices. The bargains are outrageous!!! We also take vehicles on consignment. We do the advertising!!! We show it off!!! We take the phone calls!!! You sell your car!!! If there is ever a problem with a sale, we at Capital Auto Auction will do everything possible, and fair, to satisfy both the buyer and the seller. Capital Auto Auction is a public car auction…Everyone is welcome. Come and share in the excitement of a live auction!


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The towing company called after 9PM the…

The towing company called after 9PM the night before to say that they were coming at 6AM to pick up the vehicle. I asked if they could come at 8AM, as we are not up that early, but that was not an option. The driver showed up at 4AM and parked his tow truck in our cul de sac with the engine running for 2 hours. It was loud, the beeping lights woke up the neighbors, and I was not able to sleep, because I was waiting for the door bell to ring. By 6AM I had enough, I went and had to wake up the driver (because he was sleeping in his truck). I'm not sure why this transaction cannot be done in more "normal" hours of the day!

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We are truly sorry to hear about the disturbance caused by the early arrival and the noise from the tow truck. We understand how disruptive this must have been, especially during the early morning hours, and we regret that the requested time adjustment was not possible. We are reviewing our scheduling and communication procedures to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future. Your feedback is invaluable as we work to improve our services.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The driver was patient and good…

The driver was patient and good natured, especially when we found a hornet’s nest in the car! All went smoothly after that. Thank you!

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so glad to hear that our driver was patient and good-natured, even with an unexpected hornet's nest! It's wonderful that everything went smoothly afterward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The tow truck driver was excellent

The tow truck driver was excellent. He was efficient, quick and knowledgable. My main complaint was the inflexibility of the people that called to schedule the pick up. The vehicle was located in a pool parking lot. The person on the phone wanted a street address even though the lot was located and the intersection of two streets. I found an address for the pool. The tow truck driver had to call because the pool house does not display the address so the pool parking lot at the intersection of the two streets was a much better location rather than the street address.

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear our tow truck driver provided excellent service, being efficient, quick, and knowledgeable. We understand your frustration regarding the scheduling process and the difficulty in providing a precise street address for the pool parking lot. We are always looking for ways to improve our service and communication, and your comments highlight an area where we can certainly make adjustments to ensure a smoother experience for our customers in similar situations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

the follow thru of the Habitat service…


the follow thru of the Habitat service to take the car

Good directions and totally accommodating.

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're glad to hear our service and directions were accommodating. We appreciate your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jose

Jose, The tow truck driver, kept in touch and eventually let me know exactly when he would arrive. He navigated the property perfectly and was kind and helpful doing the paperwork. I was very pleased and grateful.

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so glad to hear about your positive experience with our tow truck driver! It's wonderful that he kept you informed and handled everything so professionally and kindly. We appreciate you sharing your gratitude!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Better than I hope for.

The process was very easy and the people very cordial.

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're happy to hear that our process was easy and our team was cordial. We appreciate your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The communication was very much…

The communication was very much appreciated. They kept in contact of when they’d be here. Texted to say time frame and we’re here in that time frame. The gentleman who came was courteous and was able to answer questions regarding the title.

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so pleased to hear that our communication and punctuality met your expectations! It's wonderful to know that our team member was courteous and helpful in answering your questions. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Responsive to pickup request

Responsive to pickup request. Great communication. Expedient pickup. Arrived early.

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so happy to hear about your positive experience with our prompt communication and efficient service!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Had to wait an hour for tow truck…

Had to wait an hour for tow truck driver to pick up the car.

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We are concerned about the extended wait time for the tow truck. We are reviewing our dispatch procedures to prevent such delays.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good donation.

On time, friendly and professional.

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We are so pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The online process was quick and easy

The online process was quick and easy. The tow driver let me know when he would arrive, was on time and very informative. Easy peasy.

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so happy to hear that our online process was quick and easy for you. We're also glad our tow driver provided excellent, timely, and informative service. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very communicative.

Very communicative.
Bing Bang Boom, Done!

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're glad to hear our communication was effective! Thank you for your positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Driver was great to work with

Driver was great to work with! He contacted to to confirm the pickup time and the process was smooth and fast.

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so happy to hear that our driver provided excellent service by confirming the pickup time and ensuring a smooth and fast process. Thank you for your kind feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything happened as…

Everything happened as promised--quickly and smoothly.
Thank you

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so glad to hear that everything went quickly and smoothly for you. Thank you for your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The driver was very polite and…

The driver was very polite and accommodating when I had to delay pickup for a short while in order to get back to my house on time.

The whole process was very smooth and efficient.

August 11, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so glad to hear that our driver was polite and accommodating, and that the entire process was smooth and efficient for you. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In Memory of My Wife and Her Prius

It ended well for me thanks to Stephanie. She agreed to accept a digital copy of my wife's death certificate along with the paper title and a paper copy of my wife's will as she and I were both named on the car title. Our local public TV and radio stations often ask for car donations. The process was daunting but well detailed and as I no longer need a car I was eager to get rid of the expensive maintenance, registration and insurance. I was pleased to learn of the refunds for unused registration and insurance from my state DMV and car insurance company, respectively. I expect over five hundred dollars combined, a reminder of all the incidentals of car ownership. For a twenty year old currently dead Prius, my dearly departed wife's last car, that's the best deal I could get anywhere.

August 3, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We are truly grateful for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable, and we thank you for choosing us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

proceeded like clockwork

proceeded like clockwork. everything was explained and all the milestones were quickly accomplished and always at the time that was given by the company

July 10, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We are so pleased to hear that everything proceeded smoothly for you! It's wonderful to know that our explanations and timely accomplishment of milestones met your expectations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent professionalism and customer…

Excellent professionalism and customer service for booking process, for service and staff picking up my Habitat for Humanity vehicle donation.

July 17, 2026
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Reply from Capital Auto Auction

We're so pleased to hear about the excellent professionalism and customer service you experienced throughout the process. It's wonderful that our staff provided such great service when picking up your vehicle donation.

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